Like a regular routine, travel can span from relaxing retreat to a fast-paced adventure.
Just as with our ‘normal’ lives then, sometimes you gotta stop and smell the roses. A fast-paced existence might sound like the productive approach but at some point it gets a bit much; maybe too many late nights, early mornings or working on the weekend. Yes, whether you’re travelling the globe or just canvassing the day-to-day, time out is not just important, but essential.
This is where Jacqui Lewis, educator, facilitator and speaker on clarity and high grade living, comes in. Jac teaches Vedic Meditation, Clarity Session guided meditations, hosts retreats and runs a host of workshops and talks centred around tools and practices for modern living. More specifically, she’s a powerhouse in helping people become more creative, grounded, healthier and happier through mindfulness.
At Art Series, of course we’re big fans of taking time out to focus and reinvigorate; it’s a common reason for travel and an essential part of mind and body health. We’re also big fans of Jac’s project The Broad Place, and are thrilled to be hosting her upcoming Melbourne education program at The Olsen; comprising of a 4 day course in Vedic Meditation, personal mentoring sessions, and the High Grade Living Workshop; an afternoon of discussions on authenticity, integrity and the notion of ‘High Grade Living’ (and featuring none other than yours truly, Art Series Hotels).
On the partnership, she said “Having stayed at the Art Series Hotels over the years, I was thrilled to get to know the team behind the group last year. The Broad Place and Art Series have strong alignments in regards to authenticity, integrity and in having the highest grade in clear focus at all times. It made perfect sense for The Broad Place to collaborate with Art Series to host a series of courses on Vedic Meditation and workshops on High Grade Living, combining ancient practice and knowledge for modern living, in the stunning Olsen Penthouse over 2015"
THE PROGRAM LOWDOWN:
Wed 29th April; 6.30pm Free Intro Session on Vedic Meditation (prior to the course start the following day and upcoming courses later in the year)
Thurs 30th April; Morning and midday private one on one Private Mentoring Sessions with Jacqui for 1 hour-long each (By appointment only)
Thurs 30th April – Sun 3rd May; 4-Day Course in Vedic Meditation at The Olsen Penthouse
Sat 2nd May; 8am Group Vedic Meditation Meeting (open to all Vedic Meditators) in the Olsen Penthouse
Sat 2nd May; 2pm-4.30pm High Grade Living workshop featuring Greene Street Juices, Liefje Chocolates and Art Series Hotels
Sun 3rd May; Afternoon private one on one Private Mentoring Sessions 1 hour long each (By appointment only)
Want to win a ticket to the High Grade Living workshop? Email us and tell us what 'high grade living' means to you in 25 words or less.
It’s always a pleasure when John Olsen comes to stay at The Olsen but the other week we were treated to something a little extraordinary. John Olsen, in town to open his The You Beaut Country exhibition at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia — an exhibition where Art Series Hotel Group are proud partners — joined us at an intimate lunch held in his honour in the John Olsen penthouse.
The Larwill was more than happy to help out by getting involved with this year’s Good Friday Appeal. With a focus on The Art of Wellbeing, check out all the fun we had, whist rising some much needed funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital at the same time.
Melbourne International Film Festival has been running for sixty five years this year, and has been a cultural landmark for bringing a broad range of cinema to the once isolated Australian audience. This year, two of the films explore two significant Australian artists who come from completely different backgrounds, but have made their impact on Australian art.
